Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
eindslag
English translation:
latching speed / latching force
Dutch term
eindslag
A Dutch site says that this is a "last push" in self-closing doors, which is adjustable, for making sure the door is closed. Use is made of a so-called "deurdranger" (automatic, pneumatic or spring operated door closer) for shutting the door.
Does nayone know the trechnical term for this in English?
TIA
| 3 +1 | final latch/latch action |
sindy cremer
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| 4 | door closure |
Dave Greatrix
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| 3 +1 | sweep speed |
Textpertise
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| 3 | (final) closing force |
Machteld/Johan Schrameijer/Westenburg
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| 3 | final swing speed |
Terry Costin
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Jan 31, 2012 15:34: Alexander Schleber (X) Created KOG entry
Jan 31, 2012 15:36: Alexander Schleber (X) changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/13646">Alexander Schleber (X)'s</a> old entry - "eindslag"" to ""latching speed""
Proposed translations
You have my word on it
Native in: Dutch 
Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch, Flemish to Dutch
final latch/latch action
"This door closer is hydraulic with a variable closing speed plus a final latch action."
http://www.int-door-controls.co.uk/item--Floormaster-Mechani...
"Closing/latch/final latch, speed adjustment"
http://www.bernards.co.uk/overhead_door_closers_faq.htm
"This type is known as the Perko™ door closer and there is a hydraulic version known as the Perkomatic™ which offers better control of the closing speed and latch action (the force required to overcome the door latch)."
http://www.prefit-fittings.com/pdfs/floor_closers/floor_glas...
'final latch'
United Kingdom
Dutch to English Technical Translator
Native in: English
Works in: Dutch to English, Flemish to English
door closure
Closure: The act of closing or the state of being closed
Door closure.
Machteld/Johan Schrameijer/Westenburg
over 35 years of US cultural experience
Native in: Dutch (Variant: Netherlands) 
, English (Variant: US)
Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch to English, Flemish to English, and 1 more.
(final) closing force
United Kingdom
Highest WWA rating in Europe for NL-EN
Native in: English
Works in: Dutch to English, Hebrew to English
sweep speed
Netherlands
Cambridge Business English Higher
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Dutch to English
final swing speed
[as it is about the stroke/swing not the closing itself]
Discussion
What eindslag implies is the speed before closing. The speed (sweeping stroke) with which the door swings/sweeps shut across the final (+/-) 30 centimetres; the pre-latching speed.